What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Materials Welding Engineer position at ifm?
Brief Description
We are looking for an engineer with a manufacturing, mechanical, materials, and/or welding background. You will learn and master all joining technologies at our production facility and introduce new joining technologies. We currently use automated laser, TIG, resistance, and ultrasonic welding for metals and plastic. This role is for the engineer who is looking for a company that will provide the freedom, resources, and respect that he or she is looking for. ifm has a great culture that grants each individual tremendous responsibility and flexibility while respecting a very healthy work/life balance. From the CEO to the shop floor, ifm lives and breathes the very latest concepts in Lean Manufacturing and one-piece-flow. This position resides in our technical center in Malvern, PA. Our site designs and manufactures temperature and flow sensor products. This is a “hands-on” role where you will actively solve interesting challenges that help us launch new products into production and implement new processes and equipment.
Learn more about ifm
Company Description
ifm prover USA, located in Malvern, PA, is a subsidiary of the ifm corporation which globally has 1300 patents, over 8,700 employees in 145 countries serving 165,000 customers. Our core business is to develop and produce sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications. ifm has received multiple awards for innovation and breakthrough technologies.
ifm is currently one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial sensors and controls, producing more than 13 million products which includes 9 million sensors annually.
"Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way." - ifm philosophy
ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.
“We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success.” - Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector
ifm prover USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or handicap, marital or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
We are looking for an engineer with a manufacturing, mechanical, materials, and/or welding background. You will learn and master all joining technologies at our production facility and introduce new joining technologies. We currently use automated laser, TIG, resistance, and ultrasonic welding for metals and plastic. This role is for the engineer who is looking for a company that will provide the freedom, resources, and respect that he or she is looking for. ifm has a great culture that grants each individual tremendous responsibility and flexibility while respecting a very healthy work/life balance. From the CEO to the shop floor, ifm lives and breathes the very latest concepts in Lean Manufacturing and one-piece-flow. This position resides in our technical center in Malvern, PA. Our site designs and manufactures temperature and flow sensor products. This is a “hands-on” role where you will actively solve interesting challenges that help us launch new products into production and implement new processes and equipment.
- Become the subject matter expert in all joining technologies at the plant.
- As the subject matter expert, you will be a vital member of cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain) throughout the entire lifecycle of a product - from initial design through prototype development and into full production.
- Solve interesting and unique challenges as we launch state-of-the-art new products and eliminate issues with current production.
- Partner with Industrial Engineering to develop new fixtures and tooling required for joining processes.
- Stay up to date with customer and industry trends in order to deliver new joining technology and offer continuous improvement.
- Strive to ensure benchmark First Pass Yield (FPY) and equipment availability (uptime) for all joining equipment.
- Create and maintain all testing requirements for joint quality verification.
- Serve as a safety leader to ensure new processes, procedures, and equipment have the highest level of safety controls.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience as a hands-on engineer in the field of manufacturing.
- BS in a related engineering field.
- Metallurgy and/or laser processing experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of CNC programming, such as G-code, is a plus.
- Knowledge of 3D design tools, such as SolidWorks, is preferred.
- Self-disciplined and self-driven with a proven record of driving projects to completion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of our organization.
- Attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to travel 1-2 times per year to interact with international colleagues and vendors and to attend trade shows and training.
- Top-tier medical plan with no deductible, plus voluntary dental and vision plans
- Company-paid Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability, and other insurances
- 401K program with 100% company match of up to 6% of pay after six months
- Eleven paid holidays per calendar year
- 15 paid vacation days and 5 days paid sick time annually
Learn more about ifm
Company Description
ifm prover USA, located in Malvern, PA, is a subsidiary of the ifm corporation which globally has 1300 patents, over 8,700 employees in 145 countries serving 165,000 customers. Our core business is to develop and produce sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications. ifm has received multiple awards for innovation and breakthrough technologies.
ifm is currently one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial sensors and controls, producing more than 13 million products which includes 9 million sensors annually.
"Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way." - ifm philosophy
ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.
“We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success.” - Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector
ifm prover USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or handicap, marital or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.